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  • MikeOxgreenMikeOxgreen Posts: 812
    Yes it is a soil improver, it adds its nutrients to the soil.
    The plants use them so we keep on adding more.
    It also attracts worms to do their bit too.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    edited November 2022
    Most experts would say that home made compost is not a good source of N, P and K, but it does improve the soil by improving its structure and water retention.

    If you want to increase nutrient levels, manure is better.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Absolutely @punkdoc.
    Commercial compost has nutrients added, which is why it differs from homemade compost. Home made compost is purely a conditioner.
    Of course, apparently I don't know anything about it .... :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Ah, but you forget @Fairygirl, that poster is an expert!
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'm also unnedjucaitedd @punkdoc, so what do I know about anyfink?  :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Wot, no gardening qualifications, how dare you post on here.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I know. I'm a total disgrace eh?  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Chris-P-BaconChris-P-Bacon Posts: 943
    Lyn said:
    What nutrients are in HM compost? 
    Home made compost is infinitely variable so will any nutrient content will be equally so.

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    It’s good for growing seeds because of its low value nutrients,  for potting on it needs a boost.  
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    If anyone is making compost for the first time you won’t do better than to read this RHS masterclass.  Our compost is ready to use in 2 to 3 months.
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/about-the-rhs/publications/the-garden/the-garden-back-issues/2014-issues/February/compost-masterclass.pdf
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

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